A home invasion was reported on Haydon Street in Hollister on Monday night, according to the Hollister Police Department.
Police arrested two of three wanted suspects when they arrived on scene after the report around midnight Monday. A caller had reported the home invasion in progress, while the victims weren’t sure if there were two or three suspects.
The two arrested suspects were Juan Garcia, 21, and Peter Avila, 28, both from the San Jose area.
According to a report from police:
As Hollister police officers arrived, the suspects fled the scene. Officers chased two suspects on foot and one was able to get away before a perimeter could be set up. The other suspect was located and arrested by Officer Bill Hutchison and Deputy Mike Mull.
Hollister Police Officers were able to determine the suspects forced their way into the occupied home and injured two individuals. They ransacked the home looking for valuables before they were alerted of arriving officers.
Later the next morning, officers were called to the area of Rancho School on a report of a suspicious individual asking for a ride. Officer Luis Toribio arrived and located the individual. He was identified by other officers as one of the two suspects that had fled the scene of the robbery. He was taken into custody without incident.
Juan Garcia (21) and Peter Avila (28) were arrested and transported to the San Benito County Jail. They are both originally from the San Jose Bay area. Both Garcia and Avila were booked for; robbery, false imprisonment, home invasion, assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy. Avila was also charged with violation of parole.
This is still an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call the Hollister Police Department at 636-4330. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call the WeTip Hotline at (800)78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.
